Just moved on to my allotment last monday and was wondering about whether i should go with ridges or just rake it all flat, I have put in one already hopeing to get my sets in. The site was cleared with a machine so all I'v done is turn it with the fork racked the stones and dug about a spades depth on either side of the ridge and placed it on ridge and racked and leveled it off, the edges are a bit crumbly but does the sound alright do ye think ? the plot measures 4mx8 maybe go 50-50 as i hope to put in cabbage and broccoli

that sounds fine with that preparation, beds are good to provide good drainage as against flat beds. Boundaries are easier seen and there is a place to walk when weeding and harvesting.
michael brenock horticultural advisor (reetired)_________________michael brenock

Hi Conor, the allotments are just west of the City in Moycullen about 8 miles as the crow flies, Hilltopfarm allotments have just opened since the begenning of March. Unfortunately Galway city council are still sitting on the fence regarding allotments in the city.

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